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Facebook drops again as pressure to perform mounts

22 May 2012

By Edward Krudy and David Gaffen REUTERS - Facebook's (FB.O) shares fell again on Tuesday, leaving them down nearly one-third from Friday's highs as questions mounted over the company's financial prospects ...

Monti offers help for earthquake zone

22 May 2012

ROME (Reuters) - Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti declared a state of emergency and promised more help on Tuesday for northern regions hit by an earthquake, saying it was vital to restore some of the most economically productive parts of the country. He said the government would suspend property taxes on damaged factories and residences in the region around the towns of Modena, Ferrara ...

Italy's Monti offers help for earthquake zone

22 May 2012

ROME (Reuters) - Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti declared a state of emergency and promised more help on Tuesday for northern regions hit by an earthquake, saying it was vital to restore some of the most economically productive parts of the country. He said the government would suspend property taxes on damaged factories and residences in the region around the towns of Modena, Ferrara ...